JOURNAL: Decarbonizing the iron and steel industry – Energy Research & Social Science

Summary

Authors:

J Kim
BK Sovacool
M Bazilian
S Griffiths
J Lee
M Yang

Decarbonizing the iron and steel industry: A systematic review of sociotechnical systems, technological innovations, and policy options.

Energy Research & Social Science 89, 102565, pp. 1-32 – July 2022

Applying a sociotechnical lens that investigates raw materials, iron and steel making processes, steel products making and usage, and waste and recycling, the review identifies the climate footprint of the iron and steel industry.